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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.72, 1,713.12 and 1,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.72, 1,713.12 and 1,155.26 is: 1,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.72 : 1,713.12 = 1,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.72/1,713.12 = 1,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.72x = 1,713.12 × 1,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.72x = 1,979,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,099.01/1,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.00

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